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Which state or territory used to be known as Van Diemen's Land?
Tasmania, Australia's island state, was originally named Van Diemen's Land by Abel Tasman, the Dutch explorer who discovered it.
Why did Abel Tasman name Tasmania Van Diemen's land?
Abel Tasman named the island Van Diemen's Land after the Governor of Batavia, Antony Van Diemen. Tasman was Dutch, and Batavia was Dutch territory.
Melville and what other island lie together in Van Diemen Gulf in northern Australia?
Melville and Bathurst Islands make up what is now known as the Tiwi Islands, 80 km north of Darwin. They are separated from the mainland by Van Diemen Gulf, Beagle Gulf, Clarence Strait and Dundas Strait.
What is the population of Van Diemen's Land?
Van Diemen's Land's population is 40,000.
When was Van Diemen's Land created?
Van Diemen's Land was created in 1825.
Which Australian state was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land?
Tasmania was formerly known as Van Diemen's Land.Van Diemen's Land was established as a colony in 1803, and became Tasmania in 1856. It was renamed Tasmania in honour of its European discoverer, Abel Tasman.
Why is Tasmania sometimes referred to as Van Diemen's Land?
The southern Australian state of Tasmania was originally discovered by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman, who named it Van Diemen's Land after the Governor of Dutch-governed Batavia, Antony Van Diemen. It was renamed Tasmania in honour of its discoverer in 1856. It is no longer referred to as Van Diemen's Land, except in history books, in reference to the pre-1856 period.
When was Van Diemen's land discovered?
Van Diemen's Land was discovered by Abel Tasman in 1642.
When was Van Diemen's Land Company created?
Van Diemen's Land Company was created in 1824.
When was Patrick van Diemen born?
Patrick van Diemen was born on 1972-06-12.
What is van diemen's land?
Van Diemen's Land was the previous name for Tasmania, which is one of the states of Australia. Van Diemen's Land was established as a penal colony in 1803, administered by the Governor of New South Wales.
What has the author Jan van Diemen written?
Jan van Diemen has written: '10 jaar sportschilder'
